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Lauren McCauley, person living with MS, patient advisor and a participant
Researcher: Kinza Tabassum, final year occupational therapy student NUI Galway, summarizes her research into Dating and MS.
Early adulthood, a time in which many people are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, is considered to be an important time for the development of romantic relationships, however the impact of multiple sclerosis on dating and relationships has not been studied. The aim of this study was to understand how living with multiple sclerosis may affect developing romantic relationships and activities associated with dating.
As the implications of SARS-Co-V-2 gradually dawned in Europe, rapid changes occurred in MS management across Europe. The degree to which pwMS, the majority of whom are on immunosuppressive or immunomodulatory medications would be impacted was initially unclear. Internationally, experts in the field attempted to categorise the risk of DMTs based on mechanism of action of the medication and pathophysiological models of COVID-19. PwMS were advised to work from home, minimise social contacts and cocoon depending on the medication that they were taking.
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The onset of COVID-19 and the ongoing pandemic caused the postponement and cancellation of some of our much-loved fundraising events. However, every cloud has a silver lining, and the pandemic and restrictions it brought proved no obstacle for some of our brilliant fundraisers who came up with innovative and clever ways to fundraise for MS Ireland. We have been blown away by the creativity and determination of our supporters who thought of new ways to raise vital funds for MS Ireland.
MS Research is a bi-annual research eZine. In each edition we will be sharing the latest updates from scientific and social MS research, from here in Ireland and internationally.
Due to the impact of COVID-19 we had to change the way we do things and adapt some of our services by moving them online. Christine is living with MS and avails of MS Ireland's services, here she tells how she adapted to our new way of doing things, and the benefits of taking part in our online classes.
A recently published study has shown promise for a potential vaccine for Multiple Sclerosis.
There are a number of social based events run on a regional basis by MS Ireland. These events give participants the opportunity to meet in a more informal setting and have the opportunity to chat with each other about MS or just life in general. Often a great way for people with MS to meet others for the first time who may be in a similar situation as themselves. Some events are on hold for now because of Covid restrictions but others are running online.
Events may vary from region to region so check in with your own regional office to see what might be going on.